[Pop-Up] Lot of Christmas Pop-Up, Movable, Noise-Making, and Interactive Books. American, 1940s—50s. An impressive collection, together approximately 40 volumes of twentieth century titles, all but five Christmas themed, with many first editions, many in original pictorial boxes, and generally in fine condition, being in near or full states of completeness including inserts, fold-outs, instruction slips, and other pieces.
Includes:
Pranky’s Christmas (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Charlot Byj
Three pop-ups
Round plastic skill puzzle (silver balls in a clock face) shows through die-cut hole in cover
Peppermint candy (title page)
Die-cut lower half of page with candy cane pipe cleaner (p.9)
Two sheets of gummed stickers in pocket (p.12)
Die-cut hole (p.16)
Christmas in Fairyland (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date, ca. 1950)
No Author, No Illustrator
Cover has die-cut white foam moon and glitter stars
Envelope inside front cover contains:
Sheet of gummed Stickers
Sheet with numbers which key the gummed stickers to the spots on the book
Sheet of punch-out game pieces
Santa crown
Whistle (p.2)
Die-cut Fairy Queen figure (p.4)
Die-cut reindeer (p.7)
Gold star on red pipe cleaner: magic wand (p.11)
Tatoo bubble gum (p.13)
Game on back cover
Santa’s Fun Book (in box) NEAR COMPLETE
(White Plains Greeting Card Corp., 1954)
No Author, No Illustrator
Four pop-ups and moveables
Die-cut hole in cover (p.1)
Yellow metal clicker (p.2)
Silver metal bell (p.4)
Die-cut hole in page in shape of star (p.5)
Embossed silver foil badge (p.6).
Brown honeycomb accordian (pp.8-9)
The Wonderful Window (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrated by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups
Whistle, plastic
Die-cut angel standee (p.12)
Loose in the box:
Four punch-out sheets
Window with tiny celebrant, rabbit, and lamb
Mobile with angels
Red feather (p.11)
LOLLIPOP (P.15)
3D glasses (p.16)
Box of four crayons (p.20)
Coloring book (p.20)
Santa’s Busy Day (in box) COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1953) $1.25
No Author, No Illustrator
Two pop-ups
Gold bell on reindeer’s neck (pp.2-3)
Balloon and metal clicker (p.7)
Seven die-cut reindeer (pp.8-9)
Tinsel strip (pp.16-17)
Die-cut reindeer: Blitzen (p.19)
Brown crayon (p.21)
Santa’s Circus (in box) COMPLETE
(White Plains Greeting Card Corp., 1952)
Pictorial Box
No Author, No Illustrator
Four pop-ups and moveables
Squeaker on clown’s nose (p.7)
Horse flocked (p.9)
Balloon for Elephant’s nose (p.11)
Red Pencil (p.16)
White Life Saver (p.18)
Die-cut hole for hat (p.23)
Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or blow tickler) (p.25)
Santa Claus in Toyland (in box) NEAR COMPLETE
(Doehla Greeting Cards, 1951)
Softcover with red plastic spiral binding
No Author, No Illustrator
Five pop-ups and movables
Cover has styrofoam “snow” on house roof
Die-cut elves (p.7)
Lollipop (p.18)
VARSITY GUM (p.20)
The Shiniest Star (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrated by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups and moveables
Gold foil star mounted on cover
Wee-book (p.1)
Metal “shark” whistle (p.8)
Wise man cardboard standup (p.18)
Loose in box:
Instruction sheet for assembling manger
Punch-out manger
Two punch-out sheets of people and animals for Nativity
Christmas Time (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Written and Adapted by Hilda M. Finch
Illustrated by Charlot Byj, Stina Nagel, Cristina F. Christensen, Rene Racette
Four pop-ups and moveables
Envelope inside rear cover has cookie recipe printed on it, and loose inside:
Folded punch-out sheet for “Mrs. Honey Bun’s Helpers”
Folded punch-out sheet, one side for “Billy’s Christmas Visitor,” the other for
“The Night Before Christmas” (Figures fit into slots you cut on the page)
Kerry Kitten’s Christmas Adventures (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrated by Jason Lee
Three pop-ups and moveables
Package squeaker (p.8)
Metal badge (p.13)
Wee coloring book “Brave Cats” (p.21)
Water pistol (p.21) This item is glued to the front of the wee coloring book.
Santa’s Christmas Party (lacking box)
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1951)
Pictures by Mary Stevens, Story by Helen Sterling
Five pop-ups
Die-cut hole in cover
Button (“Santa’s Christmas Party”) (p.3)
Santa’s Christmas Punch-Out Book
(Lowe, No Date)
The Night Before Christmas (animated by Meg Wohlberg)
Crown, 1944
Santa’s Playbook
Whitman, 1964
Christmas Cards (26 of Them)
Saalfield, 1946
Christmas 1955 (Carl Henry Rathjen)
3-D Glasses
Pop-up display rear inside cover
Stevie’s Christmas Concert (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Written by Beth Vardon, Pictures by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups
Plastic flute (p.18)
Loose in box:
Instruction sheet for assembling Pet Shop Interior
Pet Shot Interior pop-up scene
Punch-out sheet of pieces for pet shop (Christmas tree and three animals)
Santa’s Merry Carnival (in box) COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1955)
By Dorothy N. King, No Illustrator
Green alligator clicker (p.4)
Balloon in clown’s hand (pp.8-9)
Paint tablets (p.14)
Paint brush (p.15)
Monkey on wooden trapeeze stick (pp.18-19)
Davey and the First Christmas (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrated by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups
Inside Front Cover: Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or blow tickler)
Game on back cover
Loose in box:
Die-cut Donkey (Tim)
Die-cut saddle bags (three pieces)
Instruction sheet for assembling donkey and saddle bags
Punch-out sheet with stars and top for game
Instruction sheet for game
Santa’s Cuckoo Clock (in box) COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1954) $1.25
By Dorothy N. King, No Ilustrator
Six pop-ups
Die-cut hole in cover
Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or i.e., party blower or blow tickler) (p.6)
Paper straw (p.12)
Wee-book, Carols for your Christmas (p.14)
Paint tablets and paint brush (p.16)
Balloon (p.19)
The Christmas Story in box
Gospel Trumpet, 1952
Nativity scene pieces loose in box
Santa Visits Mother Goose (in box) COMPLETE
(White Plains Greeting Card Corp., 1953)
No Author, No Illustrator
Five pop-ups and moveables
Die-cut hole (p.5)
Red plastic spoon (p.7)
Band-Aid (pp.8-9)
Cellophane bag of red candy hearts (p.13)
Die-cut window in Mother Hubbard’s dress (p.17)
Paper parachute with fish (p.18)
Die-cut hole for piggy’s head (p.19)
Piggy squeaker (p.21)
Red paper horn (p.23)
Wee-book of Mother Goose rhymes (p.25)
Santa Claus in Storyland (in box) NEAR COMPLETE
(Doehla Greeting Cards, 1950)
Hardcover: casebound
No Author, No Illustrator
Six pop-ups and moveables
Cover has styrofoam “snow” on house roof
Die-cut spider (p.16)
Varsity gum (p.17) (Another copy with Fleer’s Double Bubble gum—a replacement?)
LOLLIPOP (p.20)
Santa’s Tuney Toy (in box) COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1956)
By Dorothy N. King, No Illustrator
Die-cut Carousel on stick (pp.2-3)
Wooden and metal multi-color xylophone and wooden mallet
Inside rear cover is small Tuney Toy Song Book
Christmas on Stage (in window box) COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1950)
By Charlot Byj
Five pop-ups
Visions of St. Nick in Action in Box
Phillips, 1950
My Flower Garden Book
No publisher, No date
Seed packets and pop-outs intact
Blinky Bill “Magic Action”
Whitman, 1935
Bobby Bear “Magic Action”
Whitman, 1935
Christmas Time (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Written and Adapted by Hilda M. Finch
Illustrated by Charlot Byj, Stina Nagel, Cristina F. Christensen, Rene Racette
Four pop-ups and moveables
Envelope inside rear cover has cookie recipe printed on it, and loose inside:
Folded punch-out sheet for “Mrs. Honey Bun’s Helpers”
Folded punch-out sheet, one side for “Billy’s Christmas Visitor,” the other for
“The Night Before Christmas” (Figures fit into slots you cut on the page)
Floppy in Santa Land (in box) Signe COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1957)
Story by J. O’Hara, No Illustrator
Five pop-ups and moveables
Metal button on the cover: “Santa’s Guest * North Pole, N.Y.” (Not in pristine copy)
Cotton-tail (p.5)
Paint tablets and paint brush (p.6)
Dog’s die-cut back foot on a spring (p.13)
Pop-up soft foam bunny ears (p.19)
Santa’s Little Helpers (in box) NEAR COMPLETE
(Polygraphic Company of America, 1952)
Illustrations by William P. Hoest, Story by Ahlene Fitch
Six pop-ups and moveables
Die-cut cover (Santa’s beard)
Round cotton for Snowman (p.2)
FOIL-WRAPPED CANDY (P.7)
Balloon (p.11)
Die-cut Santa’s sleigh (p.18)
Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or blow tickler) (p.22)
Metal clicker (p.25)
Larry’s Little Lamb (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
(Regal Stationary Company, Canada?)
Illustrations by Charlot Byj
One pop-up
Cover has small plastic ribbon attached by pin
Silver bell (p.2).
Small Chiclets box (yellow, red, or blue) with two Chiclets inside (p.13)
Loose in box:
Instruction sheet for assembling punch-out “Creche Theater”
Quarter-folded sheet of punch-out pieces: Creche and 8 figures
Poochy the Christmas Pup (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Written by Beth Vardon, Pictures by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups
Inside Front Cover: Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or blow tickler)
Small compass (p.4)
Plastic toy rifle (p.9)
Magnetic Fishing set (p.18)
Plastic bone (p.20)
Loose in the box: Christmas Carols booklet
André et le Premier Noël
French Canadian Edition of Davey and the First Christmas
(Regal Stationary Company, Ltd., No Date)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrated by Charlot Byj
Two pop-ups
Inside Front Cover: No reference to “chicken feather” printed on page. The envelope holds the game pieces for the Voyage en Egypte game on the rear cover.
Punch-out sheet with stars and top for game
Instruction sheet for game
Game on back cover
Santa’s Circus (in variant box) COMPLETE
(White Plains Greeting Card Corp., 1952)
Red and White Box
No Author, No Illustrator
Four pop-ups and moveables
Squeaker on clown’s nose (p.7)
Horse flocked (p.9)
Balloon for Elephant’s nose (p.11)
Red Pencil (p.16)
White Life Saver (p.18)
Die-cut hole for hat (p.23)
Paper blowout with feather (i.e., party blower or blow tickler) (p.25)
Take the Children (in window box) COMPLETE
(Dorothy K. Werblow, 1951)
Written by Dorothy N. King, No Illustrator
Six die-cut dolls in envelope (p.11)
Next six odd-numbered pages (pp.13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) each have a slot for a doll
The Jolly Snow Man Christmas Play Book (in box) COMPLETE
(White Plains Greeting Card Corp., 1955)
No Author, No Illustrator
Balloon in Snowman’s nose on cover (p.1)
Bell on reindeer’s nose (p.8-9)
Stand-Up Christmas tree with punch-out ornaments (p.12).
Christmas stocking with three items (p.16)
Magnet in envelope
Santa Picture Puzzle (punchout)
Game Book
Jet Glider in glassine envelope (p.17-18)
Paint brush (p.19)
Santa Claus Magic Paint Book (pp.20-23)
Christmas at the Little Zoo (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
(Reader's Digest Children's Publishing, Incorporated, 1955?)
Story by Beth Vardon, Illustrations by Charlot Byj
Inside front cover, envelope contains:
Printed and folded paper ruler
Little Zoo paper penant on candy cane pipe cleaner
Printed Zoo ticket
Press-out Christmas ornaments (five)
Bell (p.7)
Green balloon (p.15)
Gold-covered chocolate coin (p.16)
Four tiny Christmas cards and four matching white envelopes in red band (p.19)
Leon Jason’s Jingle Dingle Christmas Stocking Book (in box)
COMPLETE
(Art Craft Publishers, 1953) $1.25
Story by Lucille Lee Kramer, Pictures by Ruth Ruhman
Five pop-ups and moveables
Jingle Dingle figure die cut with bell on cover (p.1)
Balloon in suitcase (p.5)
Jingle Dingle figure die cut (p.14)
Whistle in Santa’s hand (p.19)
Checkerboard and domino punch-out sheets in Christmas stocking (p.21)
Velvet Eyes: Santa’s Little Helper (in box) COMPLETE
(No Publisher, No Date)
Illustrated by Charlot Byj, Edited by Emil W. Klimack
Front cover has gold-embossed foil star
Inside front cover, envelope contains:
Sheet of gummed stickers (to be placed at numbered spots in book)
Punch-out sheet of game pieces (six children and five stars)
Instruction sheet for game on rear cover
Bell (p.4)
Whistle (p.6)
Small mirror (p.9)
Die-cut Velvet Eyes figure (p.13)
Talking Mama doll figure (pp.16-17)
Gold-printed star (p.21)
Game on back cover
Set of ten colored lithographs in five frames of The History of British Birds by Reverend F. O. Morris, published in London by Groomb. : Set of ten colored lithographs in five frames of The History of British Birds by Reverend F. O. Morris, published in London by Groombridge & Sons (1851-1857), matted and framed by W. Graham Arader III to include the Swift Tern, Lesser Tern, Water-RAil, Little Crake, Lesser Black-Backed Gull, Ivory Gull, Shoveler, Gadwall, White-Fronted Goose, and Bernicle Goose. each sight size 5 1/2" x 8", total inside frame 13" x 22 1/2" Provenance: Property from the Credit Suisse Americana Collection Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
Set of eight colored lithographs in four frames of The History of British Birds by Reverend F. O. Morris, published in London by Groo. : Set of eight colored lithographs in four frames of The History of British Birds by Reverend F. O. Morris, published in London by Groombridge & Sons (1851-1857), matted and framed by W. Graham Arader III to include Lond-Rail, Spotted Crake Spur Winged Goose, Grey-Lag Goose, Little Ringed Dotterel, Kentish Dotterel, Glaucous Gull & Kittiwake, each sight size 5 1/2" x 8", total inside frame 13" x 22 1/2" Provenance: Property from the Credit Suisse Americana Collection Condition All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 - 1851): "CANADA GOOSE"aquatint engraving, printed lower left "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R.S F.L.S." and lower right "Engraved, Coloured & Printed by R. Havell", titled lower center "Canada Goose / Anser Canadensis, Vieill / Male 1. Female 2. / William H. Coverdale, Collection of Candaiana"; 18 x 12 inches sight; 25 1/4 x 19 inches frame Condition:
AFTER JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 - 1851): "CANADA GOOSE"aquatint engraving, printed lower left "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R.S F.L.S." and lower right "Engraved, Coloured & Printed by R. Havell", titled lower center "Canada Goose / Anser Canadensis, Vieill / Male 1. Female 2. / William H. Coverdale, Collection of Candaiana"; 18 x 12 inches sight; 25 1/4 x 19 inches frame Condition:
Tinplate toy cat, goose and swan, German circa 1905
Each hand painted, cat chasing ball, swimming swan with c/w operating propeller and goose on three wheel base with press lever motion (F some general paint loss, cat spring broken and some rust to goose), swan 5.5cm (6in) long. (3)
Matching Pair of Keno Gooses, One Gaffed and One Straight. San Francisco: John Kewnig, ca. 1885. Excellent. The push slide is stamped “J. Kewnig Mkr. 10 Stevenson St. S.F.” The gaffed goose operates by twisting the ring on top. This can expose a chamber in which the operator has placed the low numbers or one in which he has placed the high numbers. It has a partial set of wood keno balls. 21”h. See Levine, Bernard R; “Knife Makers of Old San Francisco” (pp. 126-128). Kewnig was one of San Francisco’s premier knife makers who also sold “sporting goods.” Before going off on his own he worked with John Meyer, a well-respected ivory turner. Kewnig probably continued to turn ivory for M. Price, San Francisco’s premier knife maker after going off on his own. This is the only known set of keno gooses marked with his name.
Mallard Tobacco Box and Game Calls Carl Malmstrom (1892-1983), Long Cove, St. George, Mainec. 1930duck box measures 12 by 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 in. A rare two-thirds-size mallard drake decoy lift-back tobacco box displaying carved eyes and bill detail. The carved covert feathers act as a box lid handle and tail feathers have incised detail. The box is signed by the maker with his ink stamp under the box lid and on the bottom.Remnants of an Abercrombie & Fitch paper label are also on the bottom. Five vintage wooden game calls made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. including a goose call in original box, a predator call in original box, a goose call, and two duck calls, all with A&F Co. paper labels.Provenance: Private Collection
Five Miniature Carvings A mallard drake by Wildfowler Decoys, CT (1939-1957), measuring three and one-half inches long. A flying mallard by John Lee Baldwin (1868-1938), NY. A Canada goose by Hurley Conklin (1913-1993), NJ, dated 1949. A widgeon drake by Walter J. Ruppel (1902- 1999), with an A&F label. A cackling goose by Ruppel.Provenance: Richard and Lynn Gove Collection
VICTOR TALKING MACHINE V-I (1910-1916) HIS MASTER'S VOICE VICTROLA PHONOGRAPH WITH SERIAL NUMBER IN OAK BOX CASE WITH CRANK, GOOSE NECK TONE ARM AND MORNING GLORY HORN WITH DECAL. 11"H X 17"W X 14"D (PHONOGRAPH), 21"H XVictor Talking Machine V-I (1910-1916) His Master's Voice Victrola phonograph with serial number in oak box case with crank, goose neck tone arm and Morning Glory Horn with decal. Reportedly in working condition. Brass tag depicts Nipper the dog and states "Victor 'His Master's Voice' U.S. Pat. Off. M. de F. Marca Industrial Registrada, Victor Talking Machine Co, Style Vic 1, 5999 B, Patented in U.S. and Foreign Countries, Camden, New Jersey, U.S.A." 11"H x 17"W x 14"D (phonograph), 21"H x 18"diam (Horn) Dimensions: 11"H x 17"W x 14"D (phonograph), 21"H x 18"diam (Horn)
F. MILBORN (MAINE, TWENTIETH CENTURY). CARVED AND PAINTED MINIATURE WOODDUCK ON A DRIFTWOOD BASE.
The base inscribed "F. Milborn, Waldoboro, ME." Together with a carved and painted Canada Goose, probably Oxford, Maryland, and a carved and painted wood duck miniature on a driftwood base. Length of first 4 inches. (3)
LARGE GROUP OF CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT BOOKS INCLUDING RAGGEDY ANN'S MAGICAL WISHES, Johnny Gruelle, P.F. Volland Co., 1928; Diddie Dump and Tot, Pyrnelle, Harper & Bros., 1910; The Snail Who Ran, Lathrop, cover jacket, 1934; Johnny Gruelle, P.F. Volland, 1928: Uncle Wiggily's Jumping Boots, Garis, Charles E. Graham & Co. 1931; Mister Wubble's Bubbles, Mildred Merryman, Saalfield Co., 1936; Sunny Bunny, Nina Putnam, Algonquin, 1918; Mother Goose's Menagerie, Carolyn Wells, Boston, 1901; The City Kids in the Country, Danny Books, New York, 1952?; young adult collection includes of nine Horatio Alger Jr., cloth bound, Winston Co., approx. date 1913; Racine's Athalie, D.C. Heath & Co., 1911; Eggert The Secret of the Road, Margaret Stuart Lane, London, 1929; Miss Fenwick's Failures, Esme Stuart, London (no date); four G. A. Henty novels, Diddie, Dumps and Tot, Louise-Clarke Pyrnelle, Harper and Bros, 1882; and many more (the lot)
Lehmann 260 Family 'Walking Down Broadway'
Gentleman in black jacket and hat and striped trousers, woman with red dress and hat walking their dog, flywheel mechanism (F some rubbing/scratches to lithography, lacks handbag and cane) together with a Fernand Martin tinplate c/w hand painted walking goose (F-G c/w mechanism broken) and a moulded papier-mache cat and mouse pull-along toy. (3)
after John James Audubon (1785-1851)Brant Goosehand-colored engraving, sheet size 25 1/2 by 38 3/8 in. by Robert Havell "Brant Goose (No. 79, Plate CCCXCI)" "Anser Bernicla" "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S. F.L.S." lower left "Engraved, Printed and Coloured by R. Havell. 1837." on J. Whatman watermarked paper
Various metal figures, Mickey Mouse pushed in a wheelbarrow by Donald Duck, 2" high, a Dutch Goose Girl and two geese, 2 5/8" high, and a Hillco Father Christmas, 2 3/4" high, F
A Royal Copenhagen model of a Dutch girl with a goose, No. 528, a Bing and Grondahl bird, 1633 and a Bing and Grondahl figure of a young Dutch girl No. 1574 (a.f) (3).
A Nao figure of a girl in pink frilly dress, another Nao figure modelled as a young girl with puppies and a Lladro figure modelled as a young girl with goose, (a.f.), (3).
An early 18th century French, stained ivory gaming box, with gilt metal stand-away hinges, the cover with a dial, decanted with etched and engraved borderwork and figures, the cover interior with a stylized goose on a pond with flowers, and containing twenty eight coloured markers, the box signed "Mariaual Le Jeune a Paris Fecit", c.1740 (A/F), 3.1in (8cm) long.
Three American carved and painted wood duck figures 1) "Canvasback Gunner", signed "Ray Overturf 1989", and titled underneath; 4 1/2 in. H., 6 in. L.; 2) Wood Duck signed "Jim Weber Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Dec 31, 1975"; 4 in. H., 8 3/4 in. L.; 3) Canada Goose, signed in pencil "F. Overs.???N.J. and marked "Dec 14 1982 from my daughter on my birthday; 4 3/4 in. H., 8 in. L.
JUERGEN HUGÉ: "CLIPPER SCHOONER WILLIAM L. PECK, JOSEPH T. BUNCE MASTER OF COLD SPRING HARBOUR L.I." Pencil and watercolor on paper, 30 x 39 1/2 in. (image), signed lower right: J. F. Hugé, Bridgeport, Conn. 1872. Provenance: The painting depicting the William L. Peck in a race, was a gift from the artist to Joseph Titus Bunce, and has descended in his family. The ship was built at Cold Spring Harbor by John Bennett and launched in 1867. The family believes the mahogany frame and gilt liner to be original. The picture hung in the dining room of the Bunce homestead on Goose Hill Road until 2006.
Group of 3 decoys, 20th c. including a canvasback hen signed Gene Marshall '08, 16" l., a canvasback signed James F. Mc?? 1976, 16 1/2" l. and a blue goose signed David Walker 1999, 16 1/2" l.
A huge group of window cards, 1920s-1970s
Approximately 115; various studios, various years, all window cards, conditions ranging from A to F, titles include (complete listing in alphabetical order): After the Fox, 1966, Alice in Wonderland, R-1974, The Battle of the Bulge, 1966, Ben Hur, 1960, The Best Years of Our Lives, R-1954, Born Free (trimmed), 1966, Born Yesterday (trimmed), 1950, The Bridge on the River Kwai (trimmed), 1957, Bye Bye Birdie, 1963, The Caddy, R-1964, A Child is Waiting, 1963, Children of the Damned, 1964, The Cincinnati Kid, 1965, Circus World, 1965, Cleopatra (trimmed), 1963, Cleopatra, R-1952, The Count of Monte Cristo, 1948, Cyrano, 1951, Dead Ringer, 1964, Diamonds Are Forever (trimmed), 1971, The Dirty Dozen, 1967, The Disorderly Orderly, 1965, Donovan's Reef, 1963, Dr. Phibes, 1971, Duel at Diablo, 1966, The Errand Boy, 1962, The Fall of the Roman Empire, 1964, The Famous Mrs. Fair, 1923, Father Goose, 1965, The Fortune Cookie, 1966, Freaks, R-1960s, Funeral in Berlin, 1967, Gaily Gaily, 1969, Genghis Khan (trimmed), 1965, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, 1966, Gigi (trimmed), R-1960s, The Girl from Calgary, 1932, A Global Affair, 1964, Good Neighbor Sam, 1964, Gypsy, 1962, Harper, 1966, The Haunting, 1963, Heartbreak, 1931, The Heroes of Telemark, 1966, How the West Was Won, 1964, I Could Go on Singing, 1963, If I Were King, 1920, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, 1964, The Ipcress File, 1965, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World, 1964, It's a Pleasure, 1945, Jumbo, 1962, The Jungle Book, 1967, Khartoum, 1966, The King and I (trimmed), 1956, Lady in a Cage, 1964, Le Mans, 1971, Let's Kill Uncle, 1966, Lilies of the Field (trimmed), 1963, The Longest Day, 1962, Love Happy (trimmed), 1949, Love with the Proper Stranger, 1964, Madame (trimmed), 1963, A Majority of One, 1962, The Manchurian Candidate, 1962, McLintock, 1963, Mirage, 1965, The Misadventures of Merlin Jones, 1964, Munster Go Home, 1966, My Boy 1921, My Sister Eileen, 1955, The Nanny, 1965, The Nutty Professor, 1963, Oh Men Oh Women, 1957, The Oscar, 1965, Pal Joey, 1957, Papa's Delicate Condition, 1962, The Pink Panther, 1964, Pinocchio in Outer Space, 1965, Pocketful of Miracles, 1962, Quo Vadis, R-1964, Reported Missing, 1922, Return of the Seven, 1966, The Robe, R-1963, Robin and the 7 Hoods, 1964, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, 1962, The Sandpiper, 1965, Seven Days in May, 1964, Shane (trimmed), R-1960s, Son of Flubber, 1963, Song of Norway, 1970, Spring Reunion, 1957, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, 1965, Stagecoach, 1966, State Fair, 1963, Straight-Jacket, 1964, Sunday in New York, 1964, Sweet Bird of Youth (trimmed), 1962, That Darn Cat, 1965, That Touch of Mink, 1962, Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines, 1965, The Thrill of It All, 1963, Tom Jones (trimmed), 1963, Tora! Tora! Tora! (trimmed), 1970, Two on a Guillotine, 1965, The Ugly Dachshund, 1966, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, 1964, The V.I.P.s, 1963, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, 1962, What's New Pussycat?, 1965, Who's Minding the Store?, 1963, Winnie the Pooh, 1969, You're Never Too Young, R-1964, and Zulu, 1964.
22 x 14in
A Three Stooges huge group of folded one-sheet film posters, 1950s-1960s
Approximately 55 (with many multiples of certain titles); mostly Columbia, various years, all one-sheets, conditions ranging from B to F, all folded, titles include (in alphabetical order): Bedlam in Paradise, 1955, Blunder Boys, 1952, Booty and the Beast, 1953, Bubble Trouble, 1953, Corny Casanovas, 1952, Cuckoo on a Choo Choo, 1953, Flagpole Jitters, 1956, For Crimin' Out Loud, 1956, Gents in a Jam, 1953, Goof on the Roof, 1953, He Cooked His Goose, 1953, Hot Ice, 1955, Hula-La-La, R-1951, Husbands Beware, 1956, Listen Judge, 1952, Loose Loot, 1953, Love at First Bite, 1950, Merry Mavericks, 1951, Micro-Phonies, R-1950s, A Missed Fortune, 1952, Musky Musketeers, 1954, Of Cash and Hash, 1955, The Outlaws is Coming, 1965, Pals and Gals, 1954, Pardon My Backfire, R-1953, Rip Sew and Stitch, 1953, Rumpus in the Harem, 1956, Scheming Schemers, R-1956, Slaphappy Sleuths, R-1950s, Stop! Look! and Laugh!, 1960, The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze, 1963, The Tooth Will Out, 1951, Tricky Dicks, 1953, Up in Daisy's Penthouse, 1953, Wham Bam Slam, 1955, and You Nazty Spy!, R-1950s.
41 x 27in
1 vol. Greenaway, Kate. Mother Goose or The Old Nursery Rhymes. New York: George Routledge and Sons, [1881]. First American edition. 16mo, orig. color pictorial bds.; heavy edge wear, moderate dust soiling. Original owner's gift inscription to a member of General Manning F. Force's family, dated Dec. 1881.
La Hacienda: The John L. Jerome Collection: Group of Children's books including: Henry B. Beston The Firelight Fairy Book Illus. L. Leslie Brooke Johnny Crow's Garden Celia Thaxter Poems for Children Joel Chandler Harris Little Mr. Thimblefinger Beatrice F. Cresswell The Royal Progress of King Pepito Kate Douglas Wiggin The Diary of a Goose Girl Daisy Ashford The Young Visiters Ottilie A. Liljencrantz The Ward of King Canute Randolph Caldecott The Panjandrum Picture Book Walter Crane A Romance of the Three R's Queen Summer or the Lily & the Rose and Legends for Lionel Kate Greenway Book of Games Jane and Ann Taylor Little Ann and Other Poems M. Arnaud One Day in a Baby's Life T. Pym Pictures from the Poets J. G. Sowerby and Thos. Crane At Home Fred E. Weatherly Through the Meadows T. Baldrich The Story of a Cat Oliver Herford A Child's Primer of Natural History Juliana Horatia Ewing A Week Spent in a Glass Pond by the Great Water Beetle Frederick J. Waugh The Clan of Munes A Child's Book of Stories Randolph Caldecott Some of Aesop's Fables with Modern Instances and The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book and Owen Wister The Dragon of Wantley: His Rise His Voracity & His Downfall.
GOOSE DECOY. White painted decoy with leather strap lead weight and impressed ''F & S'' on the underside. 18 3/4'' h.
Lot of 2: Carved Wooden Birds.
Description Includes one owl by John F. Paxson on wooden pedestal and one goose by Vernon Bryant of Perryville, MD with wooden stand.
Condition (Excellent).
Late 19th century signed to base 'Steiner'' (Clement Leopold Steiner 1853 - 1899 French) further marked ''Blot F(I?)'' with metal plaque inscribed ''Exposition Universelle de 1889'' depicting a chef holding a goose and a pan standing on a circular base strewn with vegetables 31'' H x 14'' W x 10.5'' D
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Canada Goose, 1917, published state of 150 (Paff, 115). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on laid paper with partial "F.J. Head & Co" watermark, plate size 4 x 5 in. (10.0 x 12.4 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 2 1/4 inches with deckled edges, pencil annotations l.l. Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Canada Goose, 1917, published state of 150 (Paff, 115). Signed "FrankWBenson." in pencil l.l. Etching on laid paper with partial "F.J. Head & Co." watermark, plate size 4 x 5 in., unmatted, unframed. Provenance: Descended within the family of the artist. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
An English porcelain panel painted with a titled study of a Brent Goose, early 19th century, red painted title, reduced from a plate, 10cm. by 13cm., framed; and a Sevres style oval panel, 19th century, painted with birds in a landscape, (a.f), 7.5cm. by 12cm., framed.
Lot 256
Property from the Women's Committee with Proceeds to Benefit the Walters Art Museum Friedrich Gornik (Austrian 1877-1943) Guiding the Geese Signed on base F. Gornik and with Rosenberg Foundry Mark Bronze sculpture with weathered patina within a glass and bronze bird bath raised on a white-mottled green marble base above two white marble acanthus carved supports. One goose in need of soldering. Height overall: 36-1/2 in (92.7 cm)
THREE AMERICAN CARVED BIRDS. Mid 20th century. Carved wood with original paint. All on wood or branch bases. Osprey, unsigned, 12.5"h. Blue jay, 5.5"h., and Canada goose, 5"h., both signed "F.J. Delia".
Owen Gromme (1896-1991)Horicon Marsh - Canada Geese,1949signed and dated "Owen J. Gromme. '49." lower rightoil on canvas, 29 3/4 by 39 3/4 in.The painting is accompanied by three paper cutouts of Canada geese made by Gromme in an envelope inscribed, "These Canada Geese cut-outs by Owen were used to paste or lightly tape (pre Post-It notes) on the canvas when working on the painting. In this case, it was on this Horicon Marsh painting done in 194[9]. He could move them around to see where they fit best." According to the Webster family, “The Horicon Marsh was fairly close to where Owen lived, and he was a big supporter of conservation efforts there. Each fall upwards of 200,000 Canada geese migrate through, and Owen was fond of telling stories of his painting research outings, and the clouds of geese that darkened the skies."Bill Webster, “was amazed at all the Canada geese in one painting and the different attitudes of the birds. Owen had built a wooden goose model with wire between the wooden pieces. Dad thought that was amazing because Owen could manipulate the model to show the bird in different stages of flight.” In his notes on “Horicon Marsh - Canada Geese,” Bill Webster discusses how he acquired the painting, saying, “In the Late 1960’s, exact date unknown, but probably before founding Wild Wings in 1967, I received a phone call from an elderly Mrs. Nick Kahler. She explained that someone told her I buy paintings by Owen J. Gromme. Her husband, the owner of the two largest Sports Shows in the country, Minneapolis and Kansas City, had recently passed away, and she had moved from a large home in the suburbs to a high rise condominium in downtown Minneapolis; and in the closet taking up a lot of room was a large painting of ducks or geese by Owen J. Gromme that her husband bought from Mr. Gromme in 1947 or 1948. It was a good fit in their big house, but she didn’t want it nor had any room to hang it in her new apartment.I arranged to stop within a few days and look at it. Which I did, as having met Owen via the WBW “knock on the door” introduction, a few years earlier, I was anxious to see the painting. Up on the 17th floor and this time a knock on Mrs. Kahler’s door which she promptly opened and ushered me in. Then pulled the painting out of the closet, and much to my surprise was the Horican Marsh-Canada Geese original oil that on one of my visits with Owen earlier he told me about the painting he literally worked on all one summer, 30” x 40” with over 120 geese some standing some flying. At the time he didn’t tell me who it was painted for but the minute I saw it I knew this was the painting, which he had sold for $500. And would never do another one with that many birds in it, nor he said would any other artist as it was far too much work for what he sold it for.I asked Mrs. Kahler what the price was, and she said, “Nick probably paid $500 for it, and if you’ll haul it out of here right now for that, it’s all yours.” I’m sure that in a lifetime of buying and selling, this 10 minutes was by far the quickest to “seal a deal” for a painting. I had it cleaned and varnished, and have spent 40 plus years thoroughly enjoying it hanging on the wall and seeing the painting every time I walk in my office.”Provenance: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kahler William B. Webster III Collection, purchased from the above in 1971Exhibited: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, "Wisconsin Outdoor Exposition," Sept 10-18, 1949. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, "A Retrospective Exhibition, The Wildlife Art of Owen J. Gromme," The Milwaukee Public Museum, June 6-16, 1980.Literature: Fred Ott, "The Milwaukee Public Museum Presents a Retrospective Exhibition, The Wildlife Art of Owen J. Gromme," Milwaukee, WI, 1980, p. 11, illustrated.
BRONZE FOUNTAIN SGD. HOFFMAN: Old verdigris bronze fountain of a nude boy holding a goose signed Edward F. Hoffman III 1963. Comes with lead 6" base. Bronze is 20 in high x 17 wide. (American sculptor 1916-1991)
Battle of Little Bighorn Arikara Scout US Colt SAA: The lot features a Colt Single Action Army US 7TH Cavalry revolver issued to the Arikara Scout, Charging Up The Hill and signed in Togia Language Carvings. The pistol was owned and carried by Charging Up The Hill into the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It is believed that this pistol was part of the 115 revolver Special Government Sale obtained by General George Armstrong Custer through General Terry’s Order Number 117, which started before the Black Hills Expedition to allow Custer to outfit the 7th Cavalry and his Scouts in time for the Expedition. Some of the items were not shipped in time for the Expedition, but were later used for the Sioux Wars. The revolvers were sent to Shuyler, Harley and Graham with H&D Folsum Co. of New York being a partner. They were ordered to be nickel plated by Custer so that they would be able to be differentiated from the Cavalry Soldier issued pistols (which had a blue finish). They also received the wood grips, with some receiving Ivory grips, to be marked by the Arikara Scouts per Custer’s orders. They were then shipped to Fort Abraham Lincoln. Wendell Grangaard, Battle of the Little Bighorn Historian and Togia Language carvings expert, personally reviewed the duplicate records from the Fort’s Archives from two of the Ordnance Captains, not being allowed to make copies he wrote down all of the information of which serial numbers were shipped. It is known that Custer issued nickel plated Colt SAA revolvers as shown by the photograph taken by William H. Illingworth and developed by Buckbee-Mears Co. Lindeke Bldg. , St. Paul, Minnesota, Coded 77837. This photograph shows Moses Milner “California Joe” with General George Armstrong Custer, along with Little Sioux, Bloody Knife, and Goose (Custer Scouts) each holding the Colt Single Action Army’s with nickel plating that Custer issued them from the shipment on July 29, 1874 by H&D Folson to Fort Lincoln. It also should be noted that a full blooded Indian Scout would not have been able to purchase a new revolver from a gun shop due to his heritage. In addition to the excellent historic documentation that this pistol was included in the Fort Lincoln firearms shipment to Custer the Colt is also signed in Togia Language carvings. The pistol has been examined and authenticated by Togia language expert, Wendell Grangaard of The Guns of History, Inc. The revolver was found to show hand carved symbols in the Togia Language. Marked across the back-strap butt metal frame, “Scout-Charging Up The Hill-rode with-brought messages-soldier, Boy Chief-Bear Running in Timber. ” Marked on the bottom of the left grip bear back strap frame butt with the two societies that Charging Up The Hill belonged to, the New Dog Secret Society and the Grass Dance Secret Society. The right side of the grips are marked, “Head Chief Leader Running Wolf rode with Strikes Two. ” On the left grip is marked, “Young Hawk – New Dog Society – Soldier. ” The name “Black Fox” is written in Togia on the trigger guard. On this revolver, Charging Up The Hill is marking a tribute to the small group of seven scouts that he belonged to which was selected to carry the mail. Boy Chief also carried a nickel-plated US marked Model 1873 Colt SAA Revolver with S/N 13537 and Soldier carried an 1873 Winchester Carbine S/N 189. Included in the documentation with this lot is a copy of the Colt Manufactuing Company factory letter for the Colt Single Action Army Model 1873 with serial number 13721 being only a few serial numbers away from our own. The paperwork shows this as also being a Shuyler, Harley and Graham circa 1874 issue pistol and as a “Gov’t Sale” part of a 115 gun shipment. The Colt with serial number 13721 has been found to belong to One Horn, also a Custer Arikara Scout at Battle of the Little Bighorn. Also included in this lot is the book, “The Arikara Narrative of Custer’s Campaign and the Battle of Little Bighorn” by Orin G. Libby University of Oklahoma Press 1981. This is a Colt Single Action Army revolver with serial number 13725, manufactured in 1874 as part of the Government Sale. The revolver shows traces of the original nickel finish along with the original wood grips showing Togia carvings. The barrel has been shortened from its original 7. 5” length to a crooked 5. 75” along with a different front sight installed, possibly done by Crazy Horse’s gunsmith. Left side marked, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / PAT. JULY, 2, 1872”, “US”. Top marked, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U. S. A. ” Also marked with the serial number 13725 on the trigger guard, receiver frame, and butt along with 3725 on the cylinder wall. Charging Up The Hill was an Arikara Native American Indian and enlisted as an Indian scout on May 8, 1876 with the 7th Cavalry. The piece comes with the signed letter describing the piece’s history from Wendell Grangaard along with a detailed illustration showing the markings he has translated. Wendell Grangaard is the foremost knowledge on the Togia language along with the Battle of the Little Bighorn as he is the author of the book, “Documenting the Weapons Used at Little Bighorn” 2015. Wendell was also intricate in the authentication and examination of the historic George Armstrong Custer Captured Sharps Carbine from Chief Black Kettle that sold at auction for $127, 000. Comes with documentation including a detailed description authenticating the piece signed by Wendell, along with a illustration showing the togia language carvings drawn. This is truly one of the most important firearms made available for sale from the Battle of the Little Bighorn and the most important Arikara Scout Charging Up The Hill owned historic piece ever brought to the public. From the outstanding Historic Billings, Montana Indian Artifact Collection, the same collection as the Battle of the Little Bighorn Tomahawk, small axe, and other wonderful pieces brought to auction by our company. The firearm also comes with an appraisal from Wendell Grangaard placing the value between $60, 000 and $90, 000. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Large Collection of Early Children's Books/First Editions: Large group of early children's books, including several first editions. Christopher Morley (1890-1957), “Where the Blue Begins, ” Doubleday, Page & Company, New York, 1922; Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924), “Two Little Pilgrims’ Progress, A Story of the City Beautiful, ” Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1895. first edition; John Groth (b. 1908), “Studio: Europe, ” The Vanguard Press, New York, 1945. Introduction by Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961); Harry Golding, F. R. G. S, “The Wonder Book of Ships, ” Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1927. 13th edition; Munro Leaf (1905-1976), “Wee Gillis, ” The Viking Press, New York, 1938; Kenneth Mahood (b. 1930), “The Laughing Dragon, ” Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1970; Robert Browning (1812-1889), “The Pied Piper of Hamelin, ” Frederick Warne and Co. , London and New York. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway. Originally published in 1842, this edition unknown. Spine is in poor condition; Robert Heitmann, “The Man in the Red Flannel Suit, ” Golden Press, New York, 1959; Henry L. Stephens (1824-1882) and Gaston Fay, “Mother Goose’s Melodies for Children, or Songs for the Nursery, ” Hurd and Houghton, New York, 1869. First edition. Illustrations by Stephens and Fay. Binding is ripped on first page; William Rossa Cole (1919-2000), “The Birds and the Beasts Were There, ” The World Publishing Company, Cleveland and New York, 1963. First edition. Woodcuts by Helen Siegl (1924-2009); Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), “Fairy Tales, ” The Orion Press, New York, 1958; Christianna Brand (1907-1988), “Naughty Children, ” E. P. Dutton & Co. , New York, 1963. First edition. Illustrations by Edward Ardizzone (1900-1979); Johnny Gruelle (1880-1938), “Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Fat Policeman, ” Johnny Gruelle Company, New York, 1942. First Edition; Howard R. Garis (1873-1962), “Uncle Wiggily and His Friends, ” Platt & Munk, New York, 1939. Binding is loose. ; “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, ” Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1938. Illustrated by Walt Disney (1901-1966). First edition, rare. Some damage to spine; Ruth Krauss (1901-1993), “The Carrot Seed, ” Scholastic Book Services, New York, 1945. Pen, pencil, and crayon markings and doodles. Very worn book; Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) and Edmund Evans (1826-1905), “Under the Window, Pictures and Rhymes for Children” George Routledge & Sons, New York, 1878. First edition. Silas Weir Mitchell (1829-1914), “The Wonderful Stories of Fuz-Buz the Fly and Mother Grabem the Spider, ” J. B. Lippincott & Co. , Philadelphia, 1867. Binding and corners slightly damaged; William Steig (1907-2003), “The Lonely Ones, ” Duell Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1942. Books spin label detached; Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899), “Ragged Dick Series. Fame and Fortune; or The Progress of Richard Hunter, ” Loring, Boston, 1868. Front, binding, back covers are missing. Title page torn, some pencil markings, handle with care; Horatio Alger, Jr. , “Rufus and Rose; or The Fortunes of Rough and Ready, ” Loring, Boston, 1870. Book, binding, and spine is a little worn; Horatio Alger, Jr. , “, Ragged Dick Series. Mark the Matchbox; or Richard Hunter’s Ward, ” Loring, Boston, 1899. Binding is a little loose, spine has a little worn; Angelo Patri (1876-1965), “Pinocchio in America, ” Doubleday, Doran & Company, inc. , New York, 1930; Annie Fellows Johnston (1863-1931), “The Little Colonel Stories, ” L. C. Page & Company, Boston, 1904. Illustrated by Etheldred B. Barry; W. H. Auden (1907-1946), “The Dyer’s Hand and other Essays, ” Random House, New York, 1962. First edition; Padraic Colum (1881-1972), “The Boy Apprenticed to an Enchanter, ” The Macmillan Company, New York, 1920. Illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker. First edition; Alf Prøysen (1914-1970), “Mrs. Pepperpot’s Outing, ” Pantheon Books, New York, 1970. Illustrated by Björn Berg; Unknown author, “The Cost of Revenge; or Dirty Dick and His Dog Bones; and other stories, ” Kessinger Publishing, London. Torn first page; Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923), “The Birds’ Christmas Carol, ” Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1888. First edition; Kate Douglas Wiggin, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, ” Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston and New York, 1903. Spine is ripped and a little worn; Lois Lenski (1893-1974), “Spinach Boy, ” Frederick A. Stokes Co. , New York, 1930. One ripped off page. Binding is quite loose; William O. Stoddard (1835-1925), “The First Cruiser Out, ” Herbert S. Stone and Company, Chicago and New York, 1898; T. M. O, “Adventures of a Green Dragon, ” Auburn Publishing Co. , New York, 1908. Binding is loose; Willard B. Canopy (1931-2011), “The High School Stunt Show and Carnival, ” T. S. Denison & Company, Minneapolis, 1929; Jerome K. Jerome (1859-1927), “Three Men on Wheels, ” Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1900. Illustrations by Harrison Fisher; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), “The Seaside and the Fireside, ” Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, Boston, 1850. First edition; Louise Chandler Moulton (1835-1908), “New Bed-Time Stories, ” Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1880. Cloth is ripped on spine; Crockett Johnson (1906-1975), “Barnaby and Mr. O’Malley, ” Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1944. First edition. Includes pencil note on first page, and post card note. SKU: 01948 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions Condition Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions. com with any condition questions. Overall Dimensions Unit: Height: 0. 00 Width: 0. 00 Depth: 0. 00 Weight: 0. 00
Group Carved Decoys & Creel (7): 1st item: Carved and painted wood Swan decoy with glass eyes, stamped F & S to underside. Leather strap attached to front edge of body with metal plate to the underside. Body 24" L x 19" H. 20th century. 2nd item: Carved and painted wood Mallard decoy with movable head and glass eyes, partially legible stamp reading to base reading "Charles. solo. Fulton. NE" . 6 1/2" H x 16" L. 20th century. 3rd item: Captain Harry Jobes weighted carved and painted wood Canvasback decoy, signed in pencil on the base úCpt Harvey Jobe, Cheseapeak (sic) Bay MDî together with a "W". 6" H x 12" L . 20th century. 4th item: Carved and painted wood Canadian goose decoy with weight strip and rigged weight. 10 1/2" H x 19" L. 20th century. 5th-6th items: Two carved and painted wood fish decoys, both weighted with metal fins. 4" H x 18" L and 2" H x 5" L. 20th century. 7th item: Split willow creel basket with tight French weave. Has a leather/metal fish motif closure for lid top. 12" L x 7" H. Total weight of lot, 24. 3 pounds. Early 20th century. Estate of J. D. and Jane Vandercook, Hendersonville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www. caseantiques. com) Condition 1st item: Scattered wear to body and paint from use. 2nd item: Break to bill, scattered paint loss. 3rd item: Old repair to neck, some paint wear. 4th item: Head is loose at base and elongated neck with separation. 5th item: 7" crack running along top near fin, some rust. 7th item: General wear to leather on creel, few breaks to wicker with one area taped, leather strap broken.
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Sapphire Brooch: flying goose, carved sapphire, approx. 59 old European cut diamonds estimated total weight 1. 25cts. , F-H, VS, calibre cut synthetic ruby eye, black enamel, tested platinum, stamped "17073", 5/8 x 2 in. , 6. 0 grams, with copy of part of appraisal, Provenance: Private Collection, Fearrington, North Carolina Dimension Condition small chip to black enamel at tip of beak, food appears to be messily painted with nail polish, repair to frame near head
Eight Copper Hot Water Kettles: British/Continental, 19th century, some with dovetail joinery; wooden handle; ceramic handle; butterfly stamp; "B&F" and "G" mark; indecipherable mark; M. Delalande Villedieu factory mark and swing handle; two with goose neck spout; tallest 14-1/2 in. ÿ Provenance: Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina Condition surface verdigris due to age and use, dents to body, chip on one ceramic handle
Two Hand Carved and Painted Spread Winged Bird Decoys: Two Hand Carved and Painted Spread Winged Bird Decoys, each signed upon the base, “L. F. G. Newmarket, N. H. , ’89 and 94", Canada Goose, and Osprey. . Height 6 in. Width 5 in. Dimension Condition Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
Large Canadian Goose Painted Wood Decoy: vintage folk art decoy, signed "F" at bottom, glass eyes. 13 1/2" high, 22 1/2" long, 9" wide. Paint wear, loss. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction. com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
Large Canadian Goose Painted Wood Decoy: vintage folk art decoy, signed "F" at bottom, glass eyes. 13 1/2" high, 22 1/2" wide, 9" deep. Paint wear, loss. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction. com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
(lot of 11) Children's books, including: (1) "White Fang," Jack London, illustrated by Helen Ward, Borders Press, 2004, 227 pages, minor creasing to dust jacket, (1) "A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage," Mark Twain, illustrated by Peter de Seve, W.W. Norton & Company, 2001, 112 pages, dust jacket, (1) "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Mark Twain, illustrated by Donald McKay, Illustrated Junior Library, Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1946, 317 pages, worn slipcase, (1) "Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica," John Kendrick Bangs, illustrated by H.W. McVickar, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1895, 265 pages, worn binding, (1) "A Boy's Town," W.D. Howells, Harper & Brothers, 1890, 247 pages, embossed library stamp at title page, (1) "Heidi Grows Up," Charles Tritten, Grosset & Dunlap, 1938, 212 pages, dust jacket, (1) "Poems of Childhood," Eugene Field, illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, Charles Scribner's Sons, 199 pages, 1928 gift inscription on first page, (1) "The Story of Roland," James Baldwin, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1930, 347 pages, (1) "Gulliver's Travels," Jonathan Swift, illustrated by Milo Winter, Rand McNally & Company, 1912, 344 pages, (1) "The Stray," Betsy James Wyeth, illustrated by Jamie Wyeth, Farrar Straus Giroux, 1979, stated first edition, 158 pages, dust jacket, (1) "Mother Goose," illustrated by Frederick Richardson, P.F. Volland & Co., 1915; largest book: approx 12.25"h, 9.25"w; 16.75lbs total